Medications / week #4

Question 1

DIOVAN HCT or HCTZ

Answer 1

generic: valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide
classification: antihypertensive, combination drug

dosage form: TABS 160mg, 320mg

Question 2

LEVAQUIN

Answer 2

generic: levofloxacin
classification: antibiotic (fluoroquinolone)

dosage form: tablets and liquid suspension (reconstituted)

extra info: usually prescribed to people over the age of 55

Question 3

FLOMAX

Answer 3

generic: tamsulosin
classification: enlarged prostate

dosage form: CAPS, 0.4mg

extra info: usually taken by men

Question 4

ACTOS

Answer 4

generic: pioglitazone
classification: oral anti diabetic

dosage form: TABS, 15mg, 30mg, and 45mg (come in stock bottles of 30)

Question 5

XANAX

Answer 5

generic: alprazolam
classification: anti anxiety, benzodiazepine

dosage form: TABS 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, and 2mg

extra info: it is a C-IV
some street names are “bars” “xannies” “benzos”

Question 6

ZETIA

Answer 6

generic: ezetimibe
classification: antihyperlipidemic

dosage form: TABS (comes in a stock bottle of 30)

extra info:

Question 7

PROZAC

Answer 7

generic: fluoxetine
classification: antidepressant

dosage form: TABS, CAPS, & LIQUID SOLUTION (needs to be refrigerated) 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg

Question 8

TRICOR

Answer 8

generic: fenofibrate
classification: antihyperlipidemic

dosage form: TABS

Question 9

ULTRAM, ULTRAM ER

Answer 9

generic: tramadol
classification: analgesic

dosage form: TABS 50mg

extra info: it is schedule 5 (C-V) but in a pharmacy it is treated as a schedule 4 (C-IV)

Question 10

TENORMIN

Answer 10

generic: atenolol
classification: antihypertensive

dosage form: TABS 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg (most common strengths)